🇬🇧 Awkward meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

When something is awkward, it feels uncomfortable or clumsy, like you don’t know what to say or how to move, and everything seems a little weird or embarrassing.

It was awkward when I said “You too!” after the waiter told me, “Enjoy your meal.”

It was awkward when the voice-activated assistant loudly answered my question about farts during Grandma’s fancy dinner.

I felt awkward at the party because everyone was playing games and I was just hugging the snack table.

I felt awkward when my teacher waved at the student behind me and I waved back anyway.

My awkward high-five turned into a strange finger handshake that nobody understood.

At a small party, Tom spilled juice on a stranger. He gave an awkward smile, then an awkward laugh, then an awkward bow. The stranger looked awkward too and moved away. Tom felt awkward and clumsy, then offered a napkin. They both laughed, the room felt better, and the awkward moment passed.

This word is at the B2 level, which means it’s used in more complex conversations and texts. It helps you discuss abstract ideas, express opinions clearly, and engage in discussions on a variety of topics, both personal and professional.

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